1995 Honda Today vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 946 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Today | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Today | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |